三门峡2024-2025学年第二学期期末教学质量检测试题(卷)高二英语

1、Huawei Mate 10 is a big beautiful phone, _______ it’s a little expensive.

A. for   B. or

C. but   D. so

2、Birds can fly because they have the strong chest muscle________ for flying.

A．provided

B．required

C．strengthened

D．possessed

3、—Shall we go on a holiday after finishing the project?

—______. You are the most considerate man.

A．All right

B．A good idea

C．You’re welcome.

D．I think so.

4、At present more and more people _______ clothes online to save time and money.

A. bought   B. had bought

C. will buy   D. are buying

5、We have to ________ the wheat as soon as possible because a storm is ________.

A.get off ; in the way B.get in; in its way

C.get back; on the way D.get in; on the way

6、Mr．Smith is always on time for everything．How ____ it be that he was late for the important meeting?

A． should   B． can   C． may   D． must

7、All scientists _______ to the view that the increase in the earth’s temperature is due to the burning of fossil fuels.

A.submit B.preserve C.subscribe D.deserve

8、He was sentenced to death ______ what he has stolen from the bank.

A．that

B．since

C．because

D．because of

9、 -- How many people are expected to come to your party tomorrow afternoon?

-- I send out thirty invitations but one third _____.

A. didn’t show up   B. won’t show up

C. hadn’t showed up   D. doesn’t show up

10、Travellers on a tight ______ might prefer ______ .

A.bill; calculating B.change; catering C.budget; backpacking D.cash; bargaining

11、China will ________ cooperation with countries and regions participating in the Belt and Road Initiative.

A. approve   B. justify   C. enhance   D. tighten

12、Since last month, George, along with some of his former classmates, _____ to have a 20-year gathering during this summer holiday.

A．have desired                              

B．desired                              

C．had desired                              

D．has been desiring

13、—Is Mary from New York City?

—I don't know ________.

A．from what city does she come from

B．from what city she come

C．what city does she come from

D．which city she comes from

14、We should often ________ our hands to keep clean.

A.shake B.wash C.keep D.touch

15、Microsoft, in a(n) _______ from tradition, has already released similar touch-friendly Office apps for Apple Inc’s iPad and iPhone.

A. independence B. absence

C. departure   D. Survival

16、25. ______exercise early in the morning has become part of his retired life.

A. Take   B. Takes

C. Taking   D. Taken

17、—Are there any CDs of Adele left in the store?

一There are only a few，___________．

A．if ever B．if any

C．if some D．if not

18、The motorway was closed because of fog; as a result we had to find an ________ route.

A. impressive   B. effective

C. aggressive   D. alternative

19、At first Robert wouldn't let his daughter go diving, but eventually he ____as she was so confidence about her skills.

A.gave in B.let off C.got away D.let out

20、The sharing economy is expanding at such a rate ________ we can only imagine ________ it will comprise in the future.

A．as; that

B．that; what

C．as; which

D．that , that

21、Famous Irish poet Oscar Wilde(1854-1900) once wrote: “Ah! Realize your youth while you have it.” He pointed out the important truth about how precious youth is in one’s journey through life.

However, the popular internet slang word foxi or “Buddhist” is challenging this norm by encouraging young people to remain calm and peaceful and avoid conflict as much as possible.

The phrase was reportedly created in Japan in 2014 to describe young men who no longer bother to start relationships with women or follow someone else’s life path. They prefer to stay in their own peaceful world without being disturbed and care little about passion and success.

Now, Chinese internet users are pairing the phrase with other words to describe a similar mindset. For example, “Buddhist students” are those who study just the right amount—they don’t cut class, but they don’t burn the midnight oil, either. There are also “Buddhist parents”, who interfere little with their children’s lives and let them develop however they like—the opposite of “helicopter parents”.

In this fast-changing and competitive world, it’s only natural that people are seeking a spiritual anchor(支柱).

However, some would compare foxi with “demotivation culture”—a phrase that describes young people who feel aimless and powerless. They say that foxi actually reflects the reality that young people are losing their will to fight. They are pretending to keep a healthy and wise attitude toward failure simply because they’re incapable of succeeding.

But no matter what, there is one thing that “Buddhist youngsters” should keep in mind: You may want to keep a calm mindset regarding failure, but you should also be passionate and positive about school, work and life.

After all, Wilde also wrote: “Live the wonderful life that is in you! Let nothing be lost upon you. Be always searching for new excitements. Be afraid of nothing.

【1】The author begins with the poet Oscar’s words to ______.

A. bring in the main topic

B. stress the importance of youth

C. advise readers to enjoy youth

D. introduce a famous poet to readers

【2】What may be the behavior of “helicopter parents”?

A. They give few suggestions to their children.

B. They interfere their children’s life as they like.

C. They hope their children can do what they are into.

D. They don’t push their children to burn the midnight oil.

【3】Why does the author refer to “demotivation culture” in the sixth paragraph?

A. He simply wants to compare it with Buddhist.

B. He likes foxi better than demotivation culture.

C. He wishes young people to know more about it.

D. He indicates the negative effect of foxi on young people.

【4】What advice does the author give to “Buddhist youngsters”?

A. They should confront life positively.

B. They should be a true Buddhist person.

C. They should keep calm in face of failure.

D. They should be full of passion about everything.

22、   Stop wasting your time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings. Instead, realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born. Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.

The seeds and the power to grow them are contained in the human mind. Success is a choice but not a chance. You can be a success if only you make the right choice.

You cannot be successful without first developing your self-esteem （自尊心）.Your level of self-esteem is always based on the degree of control that you are able to exercise over yourself, and thus over your life. People with low self-esteem do not believe that they have any power, or responsibility for their lives. You can exercise control over your life only to the degree that you believe that you are responsible for whatever happens in your life. Failures think that everything happens by accident while successful people realize that they are responsible.

Everything happens as a result of something. If we can identify the cause, we can control the effect. We are responsible for what we consciously choose to accept and believe. Thoughts and beliefs cause behavior. Our attitudes and actions are a result of habits rooted in us over a period of time. One generally rises to the level that one expects. We are responsible for setting our expectations. Our success depends upon our level of confidence.

If you associate with positive-thinking people, you are definitely going to achieve success. On the contrary, the opposite happens. We are responsible for finding, planting, and nurturing the seeds that contain future victory, born from setbacks.

In short, in all areas of your life, you are responsible. Once you recognize this, accept it, and firmly believe it, you are on the road to success.

【1】Which could be a good title for the passage?

A.Cause and Effect. B.No pain, no gain.

C.Success is a choice. D.Failure is the mother of success.

【2】We can learn from the passage that _____.

A.You'll succeed as long as you develop your self-esteem

B.Proper control over yourself contributes to building self-esteem

C.Associating with negative people is likely to bring success

D.Success sometimes isn't a choice but a chance

【3】Which of the following is NOT a "cause and effect"?

A.One's habits, attitudes and his actions.

B.One's thoughts, beliefs and his behavior.

C.One's confidence and his success.

D.One's expectations and his responsibilities.

23、   Imagine being a business that regularly takes huge quantities of your own products worth millions of pounds and burns them up. Your stock literally goes up in smoke. It sounds crazy, but the practice is common for some of the world's biggest clothing manufacturers .They argue that it is the most cost-effective way of maintaining their brand's exclusivity （独特性）.

The clothes that are burned are those that do not sell at a high enough price. Rather than watch them go on sale, the companies would set fire to them and regain a small amount of energy.

Nobody knows exactly how much unsold stock is burnt annually by those fashion houses, but burning clothes has various negative impacts on the environment. For example, burning clothes made from artificial fibers may release plastic microfibers into the atmosphere, which worsens global warming. A U.K. parliamentary committee report on sustainability and the fashion industry advises the government to ban the burning of unsold stock if it can be reused or recycled.

Actually, there are other approaches. What if those companies had a section tasked  with taking back unsold clothes, redesigning them into new products, and shipping out the new products to the market once again?

There is also now an opportunity to focus on biodegradable （可生物降解的）fabrics. Clothes that break down faster might not have to be burned. They would also appeal to those who care about the environmental impact of their own wardrobes.

Additionally, we have an over-production problem. According to the World Bank, while clothing sales have risen steadily since 2000, clothing utilization has fallen at roughly the same rate. For every extra T-shirt that is sold, it will be worn roughly half as much as it would have been 20 years ago. That means better forecasting market trends would in theory result in less waste.

Burning clothes won't happen simply through fashion firms. The scale of fashion production has to change. And it's important to recognize that these consumer-focused brands will only go where the market takes them. If protecting the environment really matters to the public, they have to make clear that they want more sustainable clothing in the first place. Without consumers demanding that, it won't change.

【1】Paragraph 3 mainly talks about   .

A. how important the U.K. parliamentary committee report is

B. why fashion firms should end burning unsold stock

C. why fashion firms burn unsold clothes in large numbers every year

D. how artificial fabrics will contribute to global warming

【2】The underlined expression "clothing utilization" in the 6th paragraph means .

A. how long clothing lasts B. how well clothing sells

C. how often clothing is used D. how clothing is designed

【3】All the following possible solutions are mentioned in the passage to deal with unsold clothes except  

A. Making consumers feel better about their purchases.

B. Redesigning and making them into new clothes.

C. Conducting research on market demand before production.

D. Making clothes out of environmentally-friendly materials.

【4】What can we learn from the last paragraph?

A. Burning clothes is a better option for every fashion firm.

B. Consumers play a key role in stopping burning clothes.

C. The secret that some fashion firms burn clothes is well kept.

D. Today's clothes are better than those two decades ago.

24、When the holiday season comes, families in Southern California might be wondering what type of activity they can do. Here are some great choices.

The Polar Express Train Ride

For families that have to watch The Polar Express every year around the holiday season there is an interactive experience just for them. This magical one-hour trip to the North Pole features a read-along of the timeless story, hot chocolate, a golden ticket, and more delicious treats. Santa and his little helpers are also scheduled to come on board to greet the passengers and give each guest their first gift of Christmas, a sleigh bell, which everyone can keep.

Ice Skating at Santa Monica

During the holiday season, the whole family can enjoy a fun ice skating experience. The corner of Fifth Street and Arizona Avenue is completely changed into an outdoor skating area. The price includes an all-day skating pass and the family can stay for as long as they wish. It also provides local youths with an opportunity to learn how to skate.

LA County Parks Winter Wonderland

Los Angeles County Parks will host a Winter Wonderland with 40 to 80 tons of snow at 34 different parks. Parks After Dark welcomes people of all ages to the biggest event. The free event features photo opportunities, holiday treats, and a craft village where kids can decorate their own socks. The toy giveaways will be available while supplies last, for children up to 17.

Sawdust Winter Fantasy

If you’re looking for the best way to kick off the holiday season, check out Sawdust Winter Fantasy, where you can support local artists and get in the spirit of the holidays. This annual event features live music, delicious food and drinks, as well as 165 local artists with their unique products. It also has a Santa ready for portraits, magic acts, balloon artistry, puppet shows and more.

【1】What highlights the Polar Express Train Ride?

A．It offers every guest a Christmas gift.

B．It encourages every guest to read together.

C．It gives the guests a chance to learn ice skating.

D．It invites the guests to perform The Polar Express.

【2】What do we learn about LA County Parks Winter Wonderland?

A．It teaches children to create their festival clothes.

B．It provides children up to 17 with toy giveaways.

C．It’s meant to develop families’ skills in taking photos.

D．It’s aimed at spreading knowledge through fun activities.

【3】Which event best suits people interested in the works of local artists?

A．Sawdust Winter Fantasy.

B．Ice Skating at Santa Monica.

C．The Polar Express Train Ride.

D．LA County Parks Winter Wonderland.

25、I was a 19 - year - old Dubai - raised kid away from home for the first time to start my undergraduate studies in Kuching, the capital city of Sarawak in Malaysia. I'd never ________ alone before and the seven -hour flight from Dubai was the longest flight I had ever taken. I pushed my luggage and ________ to the airport exit to find a grey van with the name of my university ________ it.

As we left the ________, the driver shared information with me about the city and its people. Not long into our ________, the lights of the car behind flashed at us. This continued more aggressively and my driver started to ________. Flashes followed, so we pulled over to the roadside in a well -lit area. I tried to put on a ________ face as the man got off the car and made his way to my side. As he reached my window, I lowered it and ________ to force a smile. He reached into the van and I ________ a loud “Whoa!”

Then I looked down at his hands to see that he was ________ my travel pouch. It contained my passport, returned tickets, as well as cash and letters for the university. I had left it ________ on the trolley at the airport and this man had been trying to ________ it to me ever since we had left the airport.

________ I took my pouch and thanked this stranger. 'The man welcomed me to Kuching, wished me luck with my university studies and drove away.

This act of kindness ________ cheered me up and thanks to this honest stranger, the initial self - doubt I had about my decision to study so far away from home was ________ with hope and excitement.

【1】

A．suffered

B．travelled

C．stayed

D．sat

【2】

A．ran

B．flew

C．headed

D．drove

【3】

A．for

B．under

C．above

D．on

【4】

A．airport

B．city

C．nation

D．university

【5】

A．discussion

B．debate

C．journey

D．quarrel

【6】

A．cry

B．panic

C．sniff

D．skip

【7】

A．helpless

B．sad

C．brave

D．happy

【8】

A．decided

B．failed

C．tried

D．hesitated

【9】

A．let out

B．get across

C．held back

D．made out

【10】

A．observing

B．holding

C．purchasing

D．ruining

【11】

A．alone

B．aside

C．off

D．behind

【12】

A．return

B．lend

C．donate

D．recommend

【13】

A．In turn

B．For sure

C．In relief

D．At random

【14】

A．exactly

B．instantly

C．suddenly

D．finally

【15】

A．greeted

B．filled

C．armed

D．replaced

26、Directions: Read the following passage. Summarize in no more than 60 words the main idea of the passage and how it is illustrated. Use your own words as far as possible.

Brainpower: Use It or Lose It?

Where brainpower is concerned, the old rule of ‘use it, or lose it’ holds true from the start. Babies who receive love and encouragement from their parents develop the neural (神经的)connections they need to get on in life. But what happens to those who fail to get this support?

It would be comforting to believe that such children escape long term damage by being too young to speak, or know any different, but the evidence suggests otherwise.

At a recent meeting of the Royal Society of Medicine, the participants were shown slides taken with a powerful scanner comparing the brains of ‘normal’ three-year-old with those who had been raised in poverty or in orphanages. The work was done by Bruce Perry of the Child Trauma Academy in Houston, Texas. The scans showed that the frontal-temporal areas of the brain, those responsible for personality and enabling a person to display and regulate emotions, showed little activity.

For years it has long been known to scientists that animals brought up in enriched environment have larger and more complex brains than animals that grow up in disadvantaged situations, so experts like Perry assumed that the same would hold true for humans. However, it is only now, thanks to powerful scanners that allow this theory to be put to the test, that the damage is clearly visible. Perry explains the reason for the abnormality is that the brain develops in a ‘use-dependent’ way, growing, organising and working according to experience. With the right stimulation, the brain makes the connections it needs. Without it, synapses (突触), junctions between the neurons used to transport the brain’s messages, actually dissolve. “Negative experiences play a vital role in organising the neural system in the developing brain,” says Perry; in other words, ill-treatment in infancy leads to faulty wiring in the brain.